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Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-06-23
CUT FEED FOR STOCK.

| Suggestions Submitted BY IN AGricultur
ist OF Considerable Experience.
Ihave cut feed for twenty years, frs
by hand. and for the last fifteen year.
with power, except three years that
topped my corn. cut last winter TO,
sixteen head of cattle. three horses anG
ninety-five sheep will give my ex.
perience IN cutting and feeding cur
feed:
l. Twill it pay to cut good hay O.
any kind?' 1t will not. unless YOU
wish to mix with cut stalks. because
you add nothing to its value by cut.
ting, and stock will eat it we'll enough
!! without.
2 "Wili it pay to cut corn-stalks?"
Yes, most decidedly. You can make
them feed one-third more stock. espe-
cially cattle; but remember, you must
feed little more grain. fine middlings.
or something that will stick to the
stalk. Dampen what is left in man.
gers in the morning. and mix the grain
with it You can not save rs much Oh
horses and sheep as on cattle. but
enough to pay for cutting.
3. Convenience in feeding is no small
item.
4. The manure is worth enough
more to twice pay for cutting. In feed.
ing sheep in racks with tight bottom.
clean ont at night what is left. using il
for bedding q feed hay and grain a.
night 1t will keep the manure from
packing down so hard and save the
liquids. l cut in lengths from three
eighths to three-fourths of an inch; use
water enough to make stalks damp; il
they sweat some, all the better for cat.
tie; horses and sheep will not eat as
we'll if they heat Use what salt you
wish stock to have in the water yOe
dampen with. In warm weather yos
should not dampen more than three
days before feeding; will heat Il
you do. In cold weather damper
as l cut. As for powers to cut with.
/ have used several. have used from
two to twelve-horse powers with same
box; have used post power last winter
and like it. 1t is overhead. out Of the
way; no tumbling rod in the way; i,
the barn. and can cut stormy days as
well as any; can take post down in
three minutes and have floor to use
least gearing and most power for
number of horses used; two hands
enough to run it; always ready for
use. Objections: Can not be used fos
~ many purposes. it being stationary:
horses occupy from twelve to fourteos
feet of floor while cutting.
A word about machines that split
the stalk. never used one. but have
. neighbor who has cut for ten OF
twelve years. He tried one last win.
ter and said it did not pay for the
power it took to run il and took the
splitter attachment of. He used
ten-horse power steamer.-A Il
Eddy, in Ohio Former.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-06-23
LESSONS FROM NATURE.

D, man. with cares Of life distraught
And schemes and intrigues dreary;
o, woman. worn with social rounds,
Or overworked and weary
Come forth. and let the stirring air
Smooth from your brow the lines Of care.
Let the sweet perfume OF the flowers,
The breeZeS softly blowing,
The gushing laughter OF the rills,
From rock to meadows going,
Sweep from your yearts the fevered heat
And leave them pure and calm and sweet
The hill and vale, with varied voice
OF purity, are telling:
The tale is waited On the breeze,
And in the brook is yelling;
While clear and cool, on airs OF morn,
The breezy sounds Of life are borne.
In giddy life and civil strife
The loving heart is shrunken;
Cnselfishness is dried away:
The soul in self grows drunken:
But look on Held and food and see
Their quiet love and harmony.
Man. fretful hurries through his work,
Nervous and worn and weary.
And looks with eager heart for rest
From duties tIresome, dreary;
But Natures swelling, bounding heart
Longs in the world to do its part.
The mind Of man little does,
With Earring and commotion;
But Natures broader plans are wrought
With noiseless, pure devotion;
Through babbling brook and songster glee
Her thoughts work out in harmony.
The little blades across the field
4. l.
No change is wrought from day TO day,
To tell Of harvest bringing:
But when the season comes again,
The fields are bowed with waving grain.
The tiny bud with leaflets green,
The self-same bud is seeming,
Yet, opening slow, the leaves disclose
The crimson petals cleaning,
Until the lerfumed, blushing rose
Full in the dewy morning glOws.
The sparkling brook on mountain bed
From rock to rock is flowing;
II drinks the rills along its path,
But scarce u wider growing,
Yet sweeping boundless through the plain,
As mighty river meets the main.
O, might the floods of grief for wrong
Cleanse human hearts forever.
Anu through their SOlleu aQ dusty pains
Sweep down as in a river,
That, when tho clouds have cleared away,
Night break the calm and odorous day;
That modesty and peace and Joy,
Devotion purely springing.
Might watt their perfume on the air
or loving bre&,eS winging.
And sweet in human hearts be born
A clear and cool and dewy morn.
o. that man might with bounding breath
To daily tasks be going,
The gushing waters of his soul
In labor OverfiOwing.
His mind be fresh. his limbs be free
To work with tireless energy.
Then wouli his plans adjust themselves
No longer jarr,ng. grating.
With silent force and harmony
Work out his wishes. WAXING,
And all his powers would be in franc
To praise his great Creators name.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-06-23
OUT OF THE WOODS.
1" Thou Art Not Alone if Thou
Hast Faith

Alone in tho world!' These are
the words that we c:a imagine NIGH
belong to an old. old man, who hat
,outlived all the darlngs of his you'll
and the companions of declinin:
years. Yet it was a young girl VIII,
said them-and this on one of tn,
loveliest spring mornings that eve1
dawncd upon the beautiful valleys an,
hills OF romantic l.
She was sitting in the library of ar
isolated country house, beside writ.
ing-desk covered with papers. But
she was not reading. Her head wa.
leaning upon her hand. her face wa,
pale, her eyelids swollen rs with long
weeping. and she sighed deeply. rs she
said aloud. in the despair of desola.
ton: Alone in the world!'
Instantly. rs if her heart had anti.
phonal voices. and one spoke in an.
swer To the other. this sentence sprane
from memory: Thou art not alone
if thou hast faith" Whose these
words of wisdom were, or whether
they We're wise. she did not pause to
consider. She was too miserable for
wisdom.
Thou art not alone if thou has,
faith
She lifted herself from her dropping
posture. and. goirg to the window.
threw the sash up wide. and gazed out.
A smooth lawn. dotted with larches
and clumps of Of arborvit9; beyond. q
hedge of some deciduous plant, vivid
green in spring foliage; ravinc. ris-
ing abruptly on the opposite side into
a steep hill. Itself one of many hills
rolling like firm pillows into the dis
tance-tirst green with foliage. then
blue with mist. and last. amethyst
with far-off seflected sunlight: above
all. the sky Of morning and the sky of
Nav. just reaching June, which in
reality is spring in this northern lati.
tude
Birds sprang up suddenly from the
lawn. and flew off together ives; card.
Where are they going?' pondered
Amy Leigh. ..Who guides them ?
Who cares for them? They are not
alone rs l am; they have their own
simple companionship. They have
flown towards the Maple Woods.
will follow them"
She went out into the open air-so
mild the morning was. she needed
no wrap-and took with her her little
-knitting-case. thinking:
Il will sit under the trees, and knit
awhile, and listen to the birds singing;
and perhaps l shall become more calm
to make my plans for to-morrow-for
tomorrow l must go away. some
where"
Across narrow bridge. direct fror,
the lawn, began the wood-path that
led under the naples, and those
maples!-they were SO grand. and
covered space so extensive. thst they
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-06-23
The NOBLE RED MAN.
4 Typical Texan's Experienee With n
Aesthetic Indian Agent.

| AJRiCSI IeXoU0 experience WITH m
Aesthetic Indian Agent.
Colonel Sumpter Mcbride. of Austin.
Tex. is spending few weeks in New
York. He is domiciled temporarily at
an uptown boarding house. Among
the other boarders is a sallow-faced
man named Winthrop. whose predom-
inant traits are sad expression and a
consuming appetite. He struck an &C
quaintance with the Texan at the din
ner-table.
Il suppose there are a great many
Indians in Texas" remarked Mr.. VIM
throp retiring cup of coffee from cir
culatlon at one gulp.
II there is any thing in the world
that Mcbride particularly detests it is
an Indian, so he replied. with some
bitterness:
'.NO; we've killed 'em all off Once
in awhile some of the Indians on the
reservation raid down into Texas. Id
like to have the contract to feed those
Indians on the reservation. I'd
sweeter their coffee with a little
arsenic"
Mr.. Winthrop expressed great horror
At such sentiments, and having in
serted a slice OF bread in the yawning
cavity under his nose, he said:
Il suppose you are one of those who
think that the only good Indians are
the dead ones"
'There is nothing the matter with
these cigar store warriors" replied
Colonel Mcbride.
"Alas! the poor Indian is rapidly
disappearing" sighed Winthrop. re-
firing several potatoes at q single
effort.
whisky is rapidly disappearing.
90. but there always seems to be
enough on hand to create disturb
ance. still have hopes of the Indians
being ultimately obliterated. l read
the other day that Sioux chief was
learning to ride bicycle"
but a little more than three cent
uries ago the Indians were undisput-
ed lords of the vast domain we now
possess.
The glades Of the forest no longer
thrill to the Indian bowstring; the
smoke of the council no longer winds
its way among the trees. The Indian
chiefs were natures aristocrats. When
one of them was asked who were his
parents he answered. haughtily: Il
had no father and no mother. The
lightning rent the live-oak and Push
ma-ta Ina sprang FORTH" said Mr..
Winthrop. pathetically. rs he ware
housed bowl of buttermilk.
'Stranger." said the Texan. pushing
back his chair. where mout you hail
from. anyhow"
'.BOStOn, sir.
Il thought l heard the beans rattle
when you came downstairs yesterday.
Well, tell me why you Boston folks
didn't love the Indians in the days of
King Philip"
Instead Of replying Mr.. Winthrop
withdrew from the canvass.
what does that galoot who loves
Indians and eats so tluently do for a
living?" asked Mcbride of his next
neighbor at the table.
He is an indian agent on fur
Tough. There are seven hundred In
dians on his reservation. and he draws
rationS from the Government for two
thousand. He says it is not his fault
that there are not more Indians on the
reservation. 1t is all he can do to is
sue the rations and support his family
in Europe. He says that the Govern
ment can't expect him to do every
thing"
That settled it.-Teras SJlings.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-06-23

IL wonder why wringing the
hands is always such an expression of
sorrow!' exclaimed young lady to
her bashfui beau. 1T isn't! 1t ism IT,
he cried. as he clipped a solitaire en-
gagement ring upon her finger; and
added: The ringing of hand is
often the prelude to the ringing Of
bells-wedding bells" She gazed up
on the solitaire. and smilingly said:
LET 'em ring."-N T. Ledger.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-06-23
Fit For An Asvlum-First Oman

Fit For An Asylum-First Omaha
Girl-"Yes, that Mr.. Newbeam is
handsome, but he's such a fool" Seq
ond Omaha Girl-'.It doesn't seem pos
sible." '1t's true, though. At the
concert the other night l caught him
staring at me and looked back at him
in surprised. angry sort of way. you
know" .'Of course ''Well, he
didn't once glance in my direction
again the whole evening."-Omaha
World
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-06-23
Nothing IN a recently publishe

Nothing IN recently published
compilation of definition excels the
following. said by the Norwich Bull
letin to have been written by q boy in
school in that city, in a language les
son in which the word organic" was
to be used in governing the sense Of
the sentence: 1.-The he italian is the
most organic man on the face Of the
earth"
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-06-23

Don't estimate or guess. but meas.
ure
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-07-01

The pickle that Judge Mcconnell
finds hi mself In, in regard to the APP
pointments that come under his sane
ton, where he makes the personal
habits of his applicant n prime factor
in his decisions, brings out very
strongly the difference that exists be-
tween the standard Of morals and liv-
ing In the east and the west. In the
east where civilizations and social
standing is backed by education as the
principal mover, the standard 10 mar
rowed down TO a perfect man, who ex-
lists without a flaw, q rare article. but
with the advantages and influence
around him he cannot but tend that
way. In the west the thing is
changed. This country is filled with
men who strike out from the small
narrow way Of a d~eaconized town In
the east, come out here to develop a
rich and lasting country. They be-
come rough pioneers, who brave storm
and flood to bring into existence a
state that the Union can be proud of.
They comprise men of brain as well as
sinew. Is il any wonder then that
this life of roughing 1t has developed
a broad guage Of ideas, a common and
liberal charity for all, which they put
to practical test? Treat a man for
what he is, and not for what he has
been. A western mans religion is to
give every nan a show for what he
can do. To err is human but to per-
perpetuate its memory is unnatural
and unkind. Ii the Judge expects to
find among his appointees and friends
q coterie of men with abstemious
habits free from guilt or guile We are
afraid that Helena contains them not,
neither does the whole of Montana
but for men with a purpose, men who
can sta nd up and look you in the eye,
men who have an honesty Of design
and a laudahle ambition in this life.
we will take upon ourselves to find
him plenty, Democrats and Republi.
ans alike.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-07-01
Music and Drama, May !, 1881.

Coming soon afetr Booth aud imme.
diately preceding Bernhsrdt, the won
der Is that Frederick Warde has
drawn so we'll at the Baldwin, where
he opened in "Virginius" on Monday
evening. During the week he has
likewise presented Richard III, Julius
Caesar, Damon and Pythias, Delicate
Ground and Katherine and Petruchio.
That Mr.. Warde has made a very fav-
orsble impression can hardly be gain
said, unless we deny that brave doors
and triple curtain calls signify appro-
val and consequent success. The
choosing Of "virginius" for the open
ing piece was certainly a clever move,
In that 1t saved Mr.. Warde from COM
parison and undue criticism at the
threshold of his a and gave the
audience "a chance to study his style.
Mr.. Wsrde has some mannerisms
which will crop out here and there,
though 1t cannot be said they mar bis
acting to any extent. virginius, in
the hands of Mr.. Warde. is the old
warrior, the loyal citizen, the loving
father, and wirhal, the manly man.
Each trait is so clearly cut and well
acted that II would be hard to select
any particular portion for especial
praise. Perhaps. though, his scene at
the Forum, where he kills his daugh.
ter, Virginia, TO save her from being
dishonored by Appius Claudius, and
the final scene, where In his madness
he chokes the same man, are the most
truly and naturally played. At any
rate, a. Virginius he has made 4 big
name for himself here. As Rrichard
III, we are inclined to the opinion
that he must change for the better be-
fore he will be wholly acceptable. He
gives the Duke OF Gloster all the bru-
tality and selfshness possible; but be
lacks In that cunning aud subtlety
which are also great factors In .Rteh-
ards character. Though he speaks
his purpose and the dupes fall prey to
him, there Is yet discernible (by the
auditors) q lack Of hypocrisy which
should be acted rs well as spoken by
the player Of Richard. With his
physique and makeup but little fault
can be found. In fact he looks mag
nificent as Virginius.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-07-01

Again we have to chronicle the
browning act Of the wondrous kid.
Mr.. Kid 10 nov In durance vile for
basely p%urloining cash from the
money drawer Of Billiards. brewery.
Watching his chance while Mr.. Bull.
ard was occupied about the grounds he
snesked behind the bar and captured
something like ten dollars. He spent
q part of II buying shoes and numer-
Gus articles before the officer found
him. His bravery kept up until the
jailor turned the lock on him, which
was too much, for he broke down In
tears. He is a fine subject for some
reform school.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-07-01

Mr.. Murray, superintendent Of the
Rocky Mountain Bell Tel ,phone
Company in Montana, will be succeed.
ed OF July LIST by Mr.. Cokefair, who
comes here from Laramie. Mr.. Muir
ray applied for assignment to another
post, rs far back as last March and has
received an appointment in Salt Lake.
Mr.. Cokefair will take charge on che
first, but Mr.. Murray will remain for
u few weeks to induct his successor
into the details of the position .-Butts
Miner.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-07-01
Ofncinl Notice.

: Parties who desire to take out re.
tail liquor licenses are instructed that
their application must be accompanied
by a petition signed by ten resident
FREEHoLDERs. A freeholder 10 o Der.
son who owns real estate. The only
e by which Q petitioner can be
Identified as q freeholder, is by his
name appearing either on the tax list
or records as the owner Of real estate.
A petitioner might be IN owner Of real
estate, but II he had failed to record
his title or had been overlooked in the
assessment he could not be officially
recognized rs a freeholder. As many
petitions have been received signed by
persons who are not freeholders, ap-
plicants are cautioned to secure the
proper class Of petitioners, else their
petitions cannot be granted.
L. G. DEAR. County Clerk.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-07-01

As the different COW men return to
town they bring more encouraging re.
ports than We were led to expect. OF
course the losses have been large but
there remains a nest-egg Of the best
cattle, which are conceded to be in
fine condition. There lie q better feel.
ing already among everybody that
has ridden the range and gazed upon
the fine grass that covers the country.
There will no doubt be quite q great
many beevss shipped this fall and a
greater number driven In to try
another winter. Lightning will surely
not strike again in the same place.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-07-01

There will he a picnic given by the
residents In the neighborhood Of the
Tongue river dam on the Fourth.
There will be dancing at Cutters
ranch at 8 O'Clock in the evening.
There will be every arrangement
made to have an enjoyable time, to
which the residents Of Miles City are
cordially invited by the projectors Of
the affair. This will be 4 nice drive
for the morning and as there will be
nearly full moon to come home by
there can be much enjoyment gotten
from 1t.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-07-01

The ST. Paul Globe Of Monday says:
marquis de Mores' was the sigma.
ture written in q cramped but legible
style on the register at the Ryan, and
the energetic, bustling son-in-law Of
the great Partisan banker, Won Hoff.
man, was conspicuous In the rotunda
during the afternoon. 1T is my inten-
ton TO remain In the northwest until
November he said in answer to q
Globe representative query. for I
love the life on my ranch and shall
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-07-01
Safety From Malaria.

The mos vigorous constitution, and the strong
sst physique, are not proof against q disease, the
germs Of which impregnaie the air We breathe and
the water we drink. The true preparative, the
surest defense, ia 10 fortify the system with . med.
ioine which possesses specific virtues a. q safe.
guard and remedy. Hostetters Stomach Bittsrs Is
PRECISELY this s~rticle--proved by conclusive tests
70 b 70. Not only on this continent wherever
miAsma siyssibirth 10 The malarial infection. but
In the tropics, whsrs fever aud Agus sssunss lie
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-07-01

take . needed vacation and amuse my
self among my people In Dakota Bus
iness shall not worry me much for
some time to come, aud I propose TO
remain In st. Paula week or SO renew
ing old acquaintanceships.'"
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-07-01

Joe Cox. foreman for the Scott cat.
tie company come in from the ranch
and roundup yesterday after a
months absence. Mr.. Cox has been
constantly with the roundup since 1t
has been working, and considers the
outlook more favorable than at first
.upDospd.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-07-01

That there was some she cattle left
last winter 10 evidenced from the
roundup report concerning the
Brandenbug & Van Gasken herd.
This year they branded something
over 400 head of calves and at the
roundup of 'S6 only obout 700 were
branded.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-07-01

There will be q meeting Of the mem.
beers Of the Deutcher Fortscritts Verein
on Saturday evening at their hall at
$50 o'clock for the election of officers
and other business that may properly
come before II. A full attendance is
desired. G. SLATER. Pres.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-07-01

most malignant typs, this inoompsrsbk. popular
and deserving medicine has. for over . third ofs
third Of century, shown is seessy. chilh and
tsvsr, dumb ssus, bilious nsmiitsut siihs yield 10
liz influence and are prevented By Il. Tbs word
fail" hes no place In the lexicon Of Possibilities
when this peerless article IL ussd. IL tsoss The
stomach. srouses the liver vhsn sluggish, and pro-
notes Asalthful activity Of the kidneys and bladder.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-07-01

The Drovers hotel at Billings burned
on the Goth. fire supposed TO have
originated from q lamp which wss left
burning In the dining room. The
hotel was owned by Mrs. Joseph Law
Ter and was well filed with boarders,
many Of them losing all their personal
effects. Loss So, 500, insurance 81 500.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-07-01

Larry Kendall says he 10 going TO
the Park to ''shove poison" during the
season. but before he goes intends to
celebrate the coming Fourth In IN old
time manner. Look out for big fire.
crackers.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-07-01

Word has been received that Captain
Harmon reached his ranch at Eka-
laka after considerable trouble. A
break down with one Of his wagons
made q tedious journey, lasting from
Monday till Friday. The Captain
leaves his family at the ranch for the
summer.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-07-01

Major Borchardt takes pleasure in
announcing to his friends and Gus.
toners that he has secured and moved
into new and commodious quarters
next to Silverberg's place, and Is now
prepared to sell stationery, clocks and
fancy articles, ETC., at the lowest price,
also daily receiving fresh fruits Of all
kinds. =
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-07-01

A game of ball has been arranged for
the Fourth of July. The regular nine
agree to play q picked nine an even up
game with ak men or else give them
ten scores and play . full nine.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-07-01

F. A. Lisk has returned from the
north side roundup, where he has
been for several weeks looking after
his herd.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-07-01

County Commissioners Geo. w. AL
ierton came down from Rosebud on
yesterday evenings freight to be pres.
ent at the monthly meeting Of the
county commissioners to-day.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-07-01
Attention q. A. X.

A full attendance of comrades Is re-
quested at next regular meeting. Tues.
day evening, July 5th. as business of
importance TO the post will come up
for consideration. HENRY RoMEYN.
Post Commander.
Miles City, June 80, 1887.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-07-01

Deputy Treasurer Merrill was KEEP.
buoy yesterday making out licenses
Tor business houses In Miles under the
new license law which takes effect TO-
DAY.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-07-01

Two carloads of horses from the
upper country were among the make
up Of yesterday evenings east bound
freight train,
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-07-01

The streets were quite lively last
evening with pedestrians. graceful
ladies on horseback and the trotting
horse with the gig.